Recap of Discussion - Capitalizing on Variety: Profiting from Diversity
On March 7, 2024, the "Money Talks: Capitalizing On Diversity" thought leadership series, organized by JDI Group, concluded with a resounding success in Saigon, Vietnam. The event, hosted at BLOCK71 Saigon, brought together tech startup founders, strategic investors, and industry leaders to explore fundraising strategies and gain insights into the investment landscape of Southeast Asia.
Opening remarks were delivered by Hussein Sulaiman, Investment Principal at JDI Group, who shared the event's vision as a bridge fostering networking and meaningful collaborations for founders and investors. Capital, a specialized division of JDI Group supporting innovative startups across Asia, was also introduced during the opening speech.
The main panel discussion, 'Capitalizing On Diversity: Navigating Investment Landscapes in Southeast Asia,' focused on guiding startups in understanding the current startup investment landscape and developing effective fundraising strategies to ensure growth and success. The panel was moderated by Hussein Sulaiman and featured insights from Phuong Tran, expert on Southeast Asian investment trends. The panel highlighted opportunities and challenges in the region, emphasizing the importance of venture capital and networking for Vietnamese startups.
Attendees engaged in a thoughtful Q&A session with the panelists, seeking advice on crafting fundraising strategies and overcoming common challenges. Both Hussein Sulaiman and Phuong Tran shared their tips for securing investments, emphasizing the importance of building a company portfolio with a clear path to profitability.
The event culminated in an energetic networking party where attendees engaged in enriching discussions, savored refreshments, and connected with industry leaders and investors. Meaningful connections were established, laying the foundation for future collaborations and business opportunities.
"Money Talks: Capitalizing On Diversity" aims to empower Vietnamese startup founders with knowledge on growing their ventures through capital investment. The event was supported by various community partners, including BLOCK71 Saigon, Zone Startups Vietnam, VIC Partners, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam, Business Startup Support Centre, DNES - Da Nang Business Incubator, An Viet Ventures, Singapore Chamber of Commerce Vietnam, Plug and Play APAC, VSV Capital, VSV Foundation, U2U Venture Builder, Emakase, HCMUT-TBI, InnoLab Asia, CrossFund, Cocoon Capital, and others.
JDI Group, committed to fueling innovation since 2016, empowers companies through strategic knowledge and advisory services for scaling disruptive innovations globally. With a focus on technology and capital advisory, JDI Group catalyzes growth at every step for innovative companies.
Capital JDI Group, with 8 years of startup investing expertise, aims to foster and accelerate the growth of startups through advisory, connections to strategic funds, and support throughout the fundraising journey.
The conclusion of the first "Money Talks: Capitalizing On Diversity" session marks a successful start to a series aimed at empowering the Vietnamese startup community. The event facilitated insightful discussions, meaningful connections, and laid the foundation for future collaborations and business opportunities. The organizers express their gratitude to all the attendees, speakers, founders, investors, and partners who contributed to the event's success.
- Hussein Sulaiman, Investment Principal at JDI Group, shared the event's vision as a bridge fostering networking and meaningful collaborations for founders and investors.
- Capital, a specialized division of JDI Group supporting innovative startups across Asia, was also introduced during the opening speech.
- The main panel discussion focused on guiding startups in understanding the current startup investment landscape and developing effective fundraising strategies.
- The panel emphasized the importance of venture capital and networking for Vietnamese startups in navigating investment landscapes in Southeast Asia.
- Attendees were advised on crafting fundraising strategies and overcoming common challenges, with the importance of building a company portfolio with a clear path to profitability emphasized.
- JDI Group empowers companies through strategic knowledge and advisory services for scaling disruptive innovations globally, with a focus on technology and capital advisory.
- Capital JDI Group, with 8 years of startup investing expertise, aims to foster and accelerate the growth of startups through advisory, connections to strategic funds, and support throughout the fundraising journey.
- The event was supported by various community partners, including BLOCK71 Saigon, Zone Startups Vietnam, VIC Partners, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam, Business Startup Support Centre, DNES - Da Nang Business Incubator, and others.
- The event facilitated insightful discussions, meaningful connections, and laid the foundation for future collaborations and business opportunities.
- The organizers, committed to fueling innovation, express their gratitude to all the attendees, speakers, founders, investors, and partners who contributed to the event's success, aiming to empower the Vietnamese startup community.
